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Fifty years after the introduction of Communication studies into Spanish universities, this article presents the results of a descriptive investigation of on-campus university education in Advertising and Public Relations in Spain, with the dual aim of gaining an understanding of how it is formally, and what and how it is taught. A total of 1,815 teaching guides amounting to 10,224 ECTS credits were compiled for the 41 degree courses taught in 38 training centers. The data collected in coding sheets were statistically analyzed and grouped into 57 variables. The results highlight the majority of private initiatives in university education in this area, and the scarce internationalization with only token use of English in teaching. We observe a significant relative presence of cross-cutting content between Communication and other areas, as well as a clear predominance of Advertising training over Public Relations. The most relevant specialized areas are creativity, and advertising and digital marketing. In teaching, a greater weight of practical activities is observed compared with traditional theoretical or master classes. The evaluation of students is also more based on practical work rather than written tests or examinations on theoretical knowledge. These latter aspects confirm the footprint left by the Bologna Plan and the regulations it drove, although the methodological renovation it advocated has yet to be fully achieved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The late incorporation of Spain into the international circuit for the publication of results of scientific research in Communication has not proved to be an obstacle to reaching a level similar to international research in this discipline recently. However, this development is still subject to some obstacles. In this study, we carried out co-word and cocitation analyses of the intellectual and thematic structure of articles published by researchers affiliated with Spanish centers in journals indexed in the Communication category in Scopus and published between 1980 and 2020 (n = 7,422). This enables an analysis of the intellectual and thematic structure of Communication studies between 1980 and 2020 and its evolution. The aim is to contextualize this process, in a broad sense, thus establishing the similarities to and differences from European (n = 33,615) and Latin American (n = 5,160) Communication research during the same period. The results reveal a homogenization of the research interests between Spanish academics and their European counterparts during the last decade, with an emphasis on digital technologies and social networks. The first prominent studies in Spanish research have also appeared, albeit not yet becoming established as such on the international stage during the last decade. It is concluded that Spanish Communication research has developed around Journalism while the other classic disciplines (Audiovisual Communication, and Advertising and Public Relations) have not managed to consolidate a coherent and cohesive thematic and intellectual community to date, mainly due to their greater heterogeneity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There are abundant research articles on Spanish study plans in the field of journalism, and they are highly suitable for current professional profiles. However, there are fewer in the advertising area, and they focus mainly on specific subjects or universities, are not up to date, and use techniques other than the revision of the syllabus. This article presents the results of a descriptive study analyzing 35 university degrees in Advertising and Public Relations, both presential and online, in Spain to determine their suitability to address the needs of the sector. Of these plans, only three were offered online in the academic year 2019-2020. We analyze the structure of the study plans, the specific competences and skills covered, the profiles of new university entrants, graduation, and employment opportunities. There is a gap in terms of online education offering personalized education to obtain key competences (public speaking, idea generation, and teamwork). This research provides a useful guide for those aiming to design a degree course, specifically in Advertising, identifying good practices and trends in curricular design. The need for transversal training in strategy and creativity is discussed, based on an analytical and creative profile that prepares graduates as advertising and communication management professionals. Creativity continues to be important for the training of Advertising graduates, and new subjects are required to match this multidisciplinary angle. The use of English, new technologies, and data analysis are some of the key subjects to study. The necessary skills include communication, teamwork, and the ability to resolve problems and face difficult situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Communication studies in Spain have now become consolidated based on their evolution over the last 50 years. The aim of this paper is to provide an in-depth analysis of the current state of Spanish higher education in Communication. To this end, an analysis is carried out of the structure and composition of the undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (master and PhD studies) in Communication at public and private universities in Spain, paying special attention to the centers that host these studies, the people who contribute to their operation, and their offerings and distribution. Using a descriptive methodology and the content analysis technique, an analysis form is applied to the universities composing the system of Communication studies in Spain, based on their offerings and the information available and accessible on their institutional websites. The results reveal the difficulty of accessing such data and the lack of common criteria (or compliance) for presenting such information on official websites. The results reveal a greater offering at the national level but a wide dispersion of the higher education offering in terms of type, location, type of university, and territorial distribution. We also highlight the gender gap in terms of faculty leadership as well as among teaching staff. We emphasize the phenomenon of double or combined degrees, especially at private universities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper intends to carry out an investigation about the development of the creative competence during the formation on the university degree of Advertising and Public Relations. Specifically, it seeks to find out if the study and promotion of creativity is adapted to the demands of the professional advertising sector. A triple-approach methodology was carried out based on an analysis of the content of the study plans, a questionnaire for graduate students and a panel of experts made up of academics belonging to the degree of Advertising and Public Relations. The results indicate that, although the training of these graduates seems adequate in general terms, the training received on creativity seems insufficient to respond to the demands of the market. Some of the factors that explain these trends are the excessive integration of digital competences due to the renewal of the degree or the impossibility of the academics to implement creative methodologies in the classroom due to the complicated reconciliation between the professional and academic demands they are subjected to. That is why a transformation of the university study plans of the Degree in Advertising and Public Relations is recommended to meet the labor demands related to the exercise of advertising creativity in Spain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Training in competency-based learning model that the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) established is focused on university education to adapt to the needs of the occupational market. This article examines the creative and strategic skills between competencies and profiles proposed by ANECA (2005) for Degrees in Communication in Spain. In a second phase, a review of the subjects related to the creative strategy within curricula of degrees in Communication is made, from a sample of 125 degrees and 202 subjects. The results demonstrate the limited presence of the creative strategy in the curricula in Communication, being the Degrees in Advertising and Public Relations where it more frequently appears, as well as the lack of consensus in the appellation of the subjects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The study tests the hypothesis that Spanish franchise companies innovate when it comes to communication strategies focused on one of their primary targets: potential franchisees. The purpose of this article is to analyze the communication strategies developed by these companies to attract new partners. The management and assessment strategies used by franchisors in the current situation marked by crisis and technological change are examined. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques are applied. In conclusion, it is determined if companies apply innovative strategies by making use of new media and support aids, or if they continue to use traditional methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: In communication between organisations and consumers, the dividing lines amongst marketing, advertising and public relations are sometimes blurred. The confusion and overlap is more marked with the advent of the Web 2.0 and the proliferation of online campaigns, and associated initiatives. This article presents the results of ten in-depth interviews held with senior managers of PR consultancies operating in Spain in order to study and evaluate how these changes are being tackled from within the sector itself. It concludes that the sector perceives the current context as a great opportunity for growing and consolidating the strategic conception of public relations. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The article focuses on growth of public relations firms in Spain. Spain hosted several international celebrations and events in 1992. As a result of these events, the country and its people have become the center of attention. This visibility has provided the impetus for the development and refinement of Spain's public relations methods. In Spain, the field of public relations is now being viewed as a long-term career opportunity. As a result, the quality of public relations professionals will improve and enable Spain to become more competitive in the business world.